House Republican Leader Steny Hoyer Endorses Maryland Successor

On January 23, 2026, U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD), one of the longest-serving House Democratic leaders, publicly endorsed Maryland State Delegate Adrian Boafo as his successor for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. The endorsement was announced in a statement from Hoyer’s office, emphasizing continuity of representation for the district.

The move comes amid Hoyer’s pending retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives, where he has served since 1981. Adrian Boafo, a state legislator from Prince George’s County, has campaigned on issues including local economic development and federal support for infrastructure. The endorsement is expected to influence the Democratic primary in a district that has been Democratic-leaning in recent election cycles.